Red foxes feasting on Australian mammals
Scientists at Murdoch University's Harry Butler Institute (HBI) have discovered that red foxes are ravaging a larger range of Australian animals than previously realized, with 70% of fox diet samples turning up mammal remains......»»
Insects may feel pain, says growing evidence: Here"s what this means for animal welfare laws
At least a trillion insects are killed annually for food and animal feed. Routine slaughter methods include extreme heat and cold, often preceded by starvation. By comparison, "only" around 79 billion mammals and bird livestock are slaughtered every.....»»
Apple slammed for not doing enough to prevent CSAM distribution
Apple and Microsoft have provided details of their methods for detecting or preventing child sexual abuse material distribution, and an Australian regulator has found their efforts lacking.iMessage can warn minors about nudity in photosThe Australian.....»»
We asked 900 Australian teachers if evidence informs how they teach. We found most use it, but there are key gaps
There are many ways to teach school students. But research shows only some will significantly improve learning......»»
Growth of forests may have contributed to extinction of large mammals in Central Europe 11,000 years ago
Herds of megafauna, such as mammoth and bison, have roamed the prehistoric plains in what is today's Central Europe for several tens of thousands of years. As woodland expanded at the end of the last Ice Age, the numbers of these animals declined, an.....»»
Sea cows, abalone, pillar coral now threatened with extinction
Dugongs—large herbivorous marine mammals commonly known as "sea cows"—are now threatened with extinction, according to an official list updated Friday......»»
Sea cows threatened with extinction
Dugongs—large herbivorous marine mammals commonly known as "sea cows"—are now threatened with extinction, according to an official list updated Friday......»»
Stricter enforcement of licensed premises is more effective than blanket "lock-out" laws, finds Australian study
A joint study published by the NSW Bureau of Crimes Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) and the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC), UNSW Sydney, has found that more than 72% of Australians aged 14 years and over support stricter enforceme.....»»
How Australian services can better respond to domestic, family and sexual violence
New research reports launched today from Australia's National Research Organisation for Women's Safety (ANROWS) capture the perspectives of people with lived experience and expertise on responses to domestic, family and sexual violence in Australia......»»
Homeless numbers have jumped since COVID housing efforts ended. And the problem is spreading beyond the big cities
The numbers of people who are homeless have risen sharply across Australia, with soaring housing costs emerging as the biggest driver of the increase. The Australian Homelessness Monitor 2022, released today, reports that the average monthly number.....»»
Medibank hackers claim to have leaked the last set of stolen files
REvil hackers have leaked the final set of stolen files from Australian insurance giant Medibank......»»
Call to protect Australian tenants with pets
With the national squeeze in rental accommodation, Flinders University researchers say it's more important than ever that the South Australian Parliament legislate to uphold the rights of tenants with pets......»»
Ethnic community media can play a key role in a crisis, but it needs our support
The recent "Who Gets to Tell Australian Stories?" report on diversity in Australian newsrooms revealed some grim, but unsurprising figures. The report found most television news and current affairs presenters on major Australian free-to-air networks.....»»
Study indicates SARS-CoV-2 variants are still transmissible between species
Scientists believe bats first transmitted SARS-CoV-2 to humans in December 2019, and while the virus has since evolved into several variants such as delta and omicron, a new study indicates the virus is still highly transmissible between mammals. Res.....»»
Use GarageBand to remix Zedd"s "Clarity" on it"s ten-year anniversary
Musician Zedd walks fans through remixing his song "Clarity" using GarageBand in a new Apple Music promo.Remix 'Clarity' in GarageBand"Clarity (feat. Foxes)" has been added to Apple Music in Spatial Audio on its 10-year anniversary. So, its creator,.....»»
All of Medibank’s stolen data leaked, Australia increases maximum penalties for data breaches
Australian health insurance provider Medibank has confirmed that another batch of the customer data stolen in the recent breach has been leaked. “We are conducting further analysis on the files today and at this stage believe there are 6 zipped.....»»
"Earth"s empty quarter": Many Pacific nations now have falling populations
In 1989, distinguished Australian geographer Gerard Ward wrote that the Pacific was emptying out. As people on smaller islands left to seek opportunity elsewhere, the region risked becoming Earth's empty quarter. He wrote:.....»»
Large terrestrial mammals are more vulnerable to acoustic impact of drones than to visual impact
Large terrestrial mammals are vulnerable to the acoustic sounds of drones, technological systems which are increasingly used to study the wildlife in open habitats such as the savanna and marshes......»»
Researchers discover new form of antimicrobial resistance
Australian researchers have uncovered a new form of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), undetectable using traditional laboratory testing methods, in a discovery set to challenge existing efforts to monitor and tackle one of the world's greatest health t.....»»
Irreverent cast and producers on their new fish out of water dramedy
In an interview with Digital Trends, the cast and executive producers of Peacock's Irreverent discuss the authentic portrayal of contemporary Australian life......»»
Two thirds of Australian authors are women. Our new research finds they earn just $18,200 from their writing
Most Australian book authors do not earn enough income from their creative practice to make ends meet. They rely on other jobs and other support, such as a partner's income......»»